Beverly Sills gave a moving final performance, capping off a long and illustrious career. Her voice rang out for the last time in the song “Tell Me Why” – a piece she had been taught by her only teacher, Estelle Liebling, since she was 10 years old. Performed with her longtime companion Charles Wadsworth, the song was not only a musical work but also a profound tribute to Liebling and Sills’s artistic career. This farewell was deeply engraved in the hearts of listeners and an indispensable part of classical music history.

Beverly Sills: A Touching and Heartbreaking Farewell of an Opera Legend

With a brilliant career and great contributions to classical music, Beverly Sills was not only one of the most prominent sopranos of the 20th century but also a symbol of dedication and love for the art. And in her final “Farewell Performance”, she brought an emotional performance, closing a long chapter in her artistic life, leaving fans in tears.

This performance is not only a tribute to a great artist, but also a journey to recall the beautiful moments in Sills’ career. Throughout her career, she conquered the world’s top opera stages with her powerful voice, perfect technique and deep emotions. Perhaps the most moving moment of the farewell, however, was when Sills sang an encore filled with memories – “Tell Me Why”, a song that Estelle Liebling, her only music teacher, had taught her when Sills was just 10 years old.

The melodious tune of “Tell Me Why”, a Portuguese folk song, rang out as a tribute to Liebling – the man who helped Sills enter the world of music and pursue her artistic path. Every word, every rhythm seemed to touch the hearts of the listeners, especially when she sang through tears, in the presence of Charles Wadsworth, her long-time companion, who shared many memorable artistic moments throughout her career.

What was special about this performance was the close connection between Sills and the audience. Although it was a song that was already familiar in previous performances, when she sang it for the last time, the emotions in each verse became truly sublime and unforgettable. Sills’ farewell was not just an ending but a musical legacy that lives forever in the hearts of every classical music lover. Beverly Sills was not only a talented artist but also a great inspiration to the next generation of artists. Her “Farewell Performance” was a priceless moment in the history of classical music, not only closing a glorious career but also opening beautiful memories of a voice that conquered the hearts of millions of people around the world.